Communicating
as we do from time to time via Facebook, catching up on the trivial, arcane and
sometimes the trials/tribulations of life as we live it, has continuously bound Wendy and I together
although separated by countries and borders. Borders never existed between us. If we didn’t reach out or “touch in” within a
block of months, as soon as we emailed, our dialogue was as fresh and
provocative as the first time we met, as most of my experiences have been with
Wendy. I had only seen Wendy one time in
the last seven years since moving to San Miguel de Allende and that was for my
20-year-high-school reunion. We ate
Sushi together with Kenneth of course and I introduced them to my novio at the
time, Greg, outside of my social obligations.
Kenneth and Wendy seemed to have it all as a partnership: their graphic-design/paper printing business
in which each one literally fed off one another’s talents and energies. Their modern townhouse, which incorporated
Wendy’s latest artwork and of course the penchant Kenneth and she had for
decorating and design. Their
relationship was a match made in heaven and the fact that they stayed together
for such a long time without inviting a judge or court into the matter was
proof that “open relationships” of a different nature anchored in true
admiration, love and one’s life purpose could be measured by time after
all. I flew away knowing she was in her
prime and was maximizing life and her opportunities: winning scholarships,
grants and numerous art awards, exhibiting her Quirky’s and paintings in
museums and art galleries galore, which kept her forever creating in that
surreal mind of hers. I have never
worried about Wendy, I feel it has
always been the other way around in our relationship, but this is her story not
mine.
Up until
now….. Dominique Sachse, Ch. 2 News stellar-celebrity- anchor and long-time-
friend since elementary school, (we even dressed the same in our Wiggle jeans
with satin lips on the pockets) announced her wedding plans for the week of May
17-20th; a media frenzy and extravaganza taking place in the city
where I could visit and stay with Wendyloo!
I was delighted that I could finally pay homage to Domi and Wendy during
the same trip and so I reached out to Wendy on FB and suddenly learned that my
possibility to see Wendy as she once was, was
now a fleeting chance if her prognosis on Monday was what we all hoped
it wouldn’t be. Let me explain. Without knowing anything about Wendy’s last
3-6 month bout of flu-like symptoms, coupled with dizziness and nausea (deemed
Vertigo by doctors at an ENT clinic,) or her sudden inability to drive her
mini-Cooper because of peripheral vision loss and lack of ability to remember
simple routes and her more than noticeable “spacey spells,” Kenneth and she
decided to check into the Methodist hospital to make sure everything was all
right. Some routine tests this time and
I assume they thought they could leave with the meds and results in hand but
NO!..... The last time we briefed one
another had been on the 16th of April, and then
a mere two days later here’s what I receive…….
Wendy
“Hi! I'm in
hospital,, have been sick went to erengcy room, did a ct scan and I have a
large mass on my brain, waiting to get MRI, might need brain surgery. Will keep
u posted”
·
notice there is only
one misspelled word on this day
miércoles
- WTF? tumor??? oh I'm sorry, I can't believe you are
writing from your hospital room. I will meditate in your honor tonight
with my candles, did you feel out of sorts or anything before this
happened and when?
- Is this a secret?
- I am going to train 2 clients and then will be home to
see what you post....
·
miércoles
- oh Wendy, I've had the worst stomach cramps and ahem...
something else because i am so worried about you..........
·
miércoles
- More soon going in for MRI now
Love u
Me: ·
I'm going
to sit now... xoxoxo you, relax as best possible..
·
miércoles
·
miércoles
- sending you oodles and oodles of love too from the
gomden cushion!
·
jueves
- hmmmm.......... still more testing I'm assuming
my stomach
is in knots Wendyloo:((((((((
·
Thursday
Wendy Wagner (notice the 3 misspelled words which are increasing as each
day passes)
- I'm bak home for the weekend they discharged me with
meds for anti sexier and Odin plus steroids or brain swelling to keep
done. Th surgeon gets back in country on Monday and thn well meet for post
op surgery for next week. Xo
Wendy Wagner (and again something is not quite right
by her typing)
- No sexier, nice lol
My typing is nitty
Sexier
,
·
Friday
- what is antisexier? sounds like a joke- ha! i got it,
so no tumor at all???? yeah but you had a brain seizure, I've never heard
of this... but now i am much more satisfied with the diagnosis- wheweeee!
I'm sure you are too, xoxoxo, I'll email on monday to see what's up. Are
you in Methodist Hosp? such a great relief! xoxoxox, Crystal
and now the bomb……
Hi Crystal, Kenneth here (Wendy's secretary) typing for
her. Her eye - finger coordination is off (which explains the confused
messaging) because of her tumor. She has lost a good part of her peripheral
vision. Wendy has an aggressive cancerous growth that needs to addressed with
surgery, radiation and chemotherapy (yucky to say the least) - We are blessed
with some close friends that are super docs and well connected with other super
docs so se is getting the best at the best hospital for her situation. Call me
on my cellular) anytime to talk live or do you Skype? xoxo K sitting in for
Wendy.
Wow! Where is the
justice in this scenario? I am torn,
mangled, distraught, PO’ed, Angry, sad, nervous, depressed, sick with diarrhea, yucky stomach cramps and
having to accept that this is happening to the last person in the world who
must suffer like this. Why? So now we have to wait until Monday and of course
as the next two days saunter on, so does
this aggressive tumor which causes mental deterioration and long-term brain
damage. I know what brain cancer is all
about as I watched my uncle Joe spent his last dying days in my arms and I am
praying/meditating that Wendy’s condition is the opposite of what I have
experienced with a malignant and aggressive tumor. We are all holding on to every moment and
thought of good will and healing-radiant light and love’s magic enveloped
around Wendy, shrouding her brain from the inevitable. Monday afternoon we (K, W and I) plan on a
skype conference call, so by then we will all have an answer and Dr. Demento,
her doctor will be home from lecturing in Europe. She will be in MD Anderson and will only be
operated by the best. Love to you!
